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The Hardest MTB Race in the World: John Withrow Gets It Done

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Special guest John Withrow returns to recount his grueling adventure at the Margie Gessick race—a notorious 110-mile mountain biking marathon with a staggering 70% Did Not Finish rate. Known for its rocky and root-filled trails in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this race demanded intense physical and mental endurance. John opens up about the unique challenges he…

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Race Day Excellence Mastered in High Temperatures

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Is your Ironman race performance being held back by the heat? Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation joins us to share his expert insights on making critical decisions to excel in Ironman races, especially under scorching conditions. Learn how to master the distribution of effort during the swim, optimize positioning, and leverage drafting techniques for an…

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Run Your Best Triathlon: Strategies and Tips

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What if the key to your best triathlon run isn’t about speed, but about avoiding a slowdown? Join us as we unveil crucial strategies for effective run execution that prioritize smart decision-making over sheer hard work or luck. We’ll delve into how your ingrained running identity, often linked to specific race distances and times, can…

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Faster Masters Mindset Series: Confronting Your Ego and Margin of Error

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Hey, fellow Dude Guy listeners! Strap in as we unravel the complexities of the ‘masters mindset’ within the endurance sports arena, and take a peek into the world of aging athletes who bring a wealth of experience to the table. We tackle the stereotype that masters are sly competitors, and instead celebrate their strategic acumen…

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Get the House in Order

Getting Your Endurance House In Order

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There’s a lot to do between now and the end of the year. But it’s not all about holiday shopping and avoiding sugary foods. If you approach December correctly, you’ll be able to set yourself up for success for the first quarter of the year.  This is where we build critical momentum. This month will…

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Podcast: What It Takes To Prepare For Mt. Kilimanjaro

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Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Coach P  interviews the intrepid Mariah Bridges on her adventure tackling Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Key Talking Points include: What route to pick (Mariah took the Lemosho route) How to handle your itinerary on the ground. Whether or not to “go solo”…

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The Different Types of Days Off | Voice of the Nation Podcast

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  Coach Patrick posts a review of the different types of Days Off that an Ironman or Half Iron athlete might take…as well as how to make the most of each situation so that you are rested and ready for the next workout – or race!  

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How to Deal with A Saturday Ironman or Half-Ironman Race

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Every year we have a few key races that fall on a Saturday instead of the traditional Sunday. While it’s only a day’s difference, you’d think the entire endurance world had turned topsy-turvy as folks simply don’t know what to make of the week. Making your final week work for a Saturday race isn’t exactly…

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FREE Four Keys of Wisconsin Pre-Race Talk

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“Your fitness is merely a vehicle you drive 140 miles on race day. Do you know how to drive it?” Our Four Keys Talk at Lake Placid was a tremendous success, by any measure — Endurance Nation coaches Patrick McCrann and Rich Strauss delivered detailed Lake Placid race execution guidance to a near capacity audience…

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Creating a Race Weekend Experience for Team Endurance Nation

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This weekend endurance nation will have almost 100 members and training plan athletes starting Ironman® Lake Placid. This is—by far—the biggest race weekend we have ever had. It is the culmination of almost five years of work. And it promises to be one hell of a party. Here’s how we did it. The OutSeason While most…

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